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📋Overview
Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the skin, mucous membranes, hair follicles, and nails. It is characterized by distinctive purplish, flat-topped, itchy papules on the skin and white, lacy patches or erosions in mucous membranes. The term 'lichen planus' is the modern preferred name; it is not a legacy or eponymous term.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0023646ICD-10-CM
L43L43.9
MeSH
D008010
SNOMED CT (US)
4776004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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